Form Release Agents & Treatments

Our form releases come in a wide range of formulations to meet specific project requirements. We offer reactive, neutral, water-based and biodegradable varieties to keep your forms in top condition. Our products prevent concrete build up on the form surface and leave no residue on the placed formed concrete. These releasing treatments produce smooth concrete surfaces and minimize dusting and surface voids and can be used on a variety of form face materials.

Certi-Vex AFR

CERTI-VEX AFR is a premium chemically active oil based form release treatment engineered for release of aluminum forms. The product contains special surface active release agents which inhibit concrete adhesion to the form. Certi-Vex AFR promotes quick and easy form removal from concrete yielding a smooth, clean and void free surface. The product minimizes concrete build up extending the forms useful life while reducing cleaning and maintenance costs. When properly applied Certi-Vex AFR will not interfere with subsequent coatings or treatments of formed concrete.

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Certi-Vex AFR AIM

CERTI-VEX AFR AIM is a low VOC premium chemically active oil based form release treatment engineered for release of aluminum forms. The product contains special surface active release agents which inhibit concrete adhesion to the form. Certi-Vex AFR AIM promotes quick and easy form removal from concrete yielding a smooth, clean and void free surface. The product minimizes concrete build up extending the forms useful life while reducing cleaning and maintenance costs. When properly applied Certi-Vex AFR AIM will not interfere with subsequent coatings or treatments of formed concrete.

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Certi-Vex Concrete Remover

Softens concrete build up for quick cleaning of hardened concrete and when applied as a treatment will prevent concrete bonding and buildup.

CERTI-VEX CONCRETE REMOVER is a premium, chemically active metal form and equipment cleaning and maintenance treatment. Made from virgin oil stock and proprietary concrete softening and removal compounds, the product will effectively soften concrete build up for quick cleaning of hardened concrete and when applied as a treatment will prevent concrete bonding and buildup. Certi-Vex Concrete Remover is ideal for all residual applications ranging from trucks, slides, trowels, power screeds, scaffolding, paving and forming equipment where fresh concrete has been allowed to adhere or as part of a maintainance program to prevent concrete from bonding to treated surfaces.

Certi-Vex FR & FRL VOC

Chemically active form release made from light colored, low odor hydro-treated premium oils that ensure a clean positive release for many types of concrete forms. Ready to use and ideal for all applications ranging from foundations to architectural concrete. Includes a special rust inhibitor to minimize rust formation on steel forms.

CERTI-VEX FORM RELEASE VOC products are premium and cost effective chemically active crystal clear and low odor form release agents that ensure a clean positive release for many types of concrete forms. Certi-Vex Form Release VOC products are ready to use and ideal for all applications ranging from foundations to architectural concrete. Manufactured from highly refined hydro-treated oil. Certi-Vex Form Release VOC products form a chemical barrier that reacts with the alkalis in the concrete preventing sticking and build up easily releasing the form from the concrete. The resulting concrete is stain and residue free and ready for subsequent coatings or treatments of the formed concrete. The product includes a special rust inhibitor to minimize rust formation on steel forms. Certi-Vex Form Release VOC is available in two ready to use grades providing flexibility in cost and performance.

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Certi-Vex FR & FRL VOC AIM

Low VOC chemically active form release made from light colored, low odor hydro-treated premium oils that ensure a clean positive release for many types of concrete forms. Ready to use and ideal for all applications ranging from foundations to architectural concrete. Includes a special rust inhibitor to minimize rust formation on steel forms.

CERTI-VEX FORM RELEASE VOC AIM products are low VOC premium and cost effective chemically active crystal clear and low odor form release agents that ensure a clean positive release for many types of concrete forms. Certi-Vex Form Release VOC AIM products are ready to use and ideal for all applications ranging from foundations to architectural concrete. Manufactured from highly refined hydro-treated oil. Certi-Vex Form Release VOC AIM products form a chemical barrier that reacts with the alkalis in the concrete preventing sticking and build up easily releasing the form from the concrete. The resulting concrete is stain and residue free and ready for subsequent coatings or treatments of the formed concrete. The product includes a special rust inhibitor to minimize rust formation on steel forms. Certi-Vex Form Release VOC AIM is available in two ready to use grades providing flexibility in cost and performance.

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Certi-Vex FR Zero VOC

Premium oil based release agent with zero VOC. Excellent alternative to water based release agents when a very low VOC product is required. Will not freeze. Use on all standard form types.

CERTI-VEX FR ZERO VOC is a premium chemically active release formulated with highly refined hydro-treated oil stocks and proprietary release agents designed for applications that require a low or zero voc oil based form release at a cost competitive price.

The product forms a chemical barrier that reacts with the alkalis in the concrete preventing sticking and build up easily releasing the form from the concrete. The resulting concrete is stain and residue free and ready for subsequent coatings or treatments of the formed concrete.

CERTI-VEX MAX RELEASE is an economical, low VOC non-staining, clear re-active form release treatment for forming applications. Technologically advanced additives provide exceptional bonding characteristics to many form types. Made from proprietary crude derivatives and special surface active agents Max Release provides excellent release properties yielding a smooth concrete finish. Certi-Vex Max Release will not stain concrete and can be top-coated without concern for compatibility. When properly applied, the product forms a film on the surface that covers 100% of the exposed form area. 100% coverage is the Vexcon Forming Advantage by providing uniform release that avoids heavy build up and untreated areas. Certi-Vex Max Release will not crater, bead, run, or sag on vertical application. This technically advanced release is made from proprietary materials which reduce heavy build up and decrease form preparation between uses increasing the forms useful life and reducing labor and maintenance costs.

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Certi-Vex Rust Protector

Rust inhibitor that protects metal forms and equipment from rusting.

CERTI-VEX RUST PROTECTOR is a high performance rust inhibitor that protects metal forms and equipment from rusting. When properly applied the product can provide protection for several months. Certi-Vex Rust Protector is easy to apply with existing form release spray equipment and does not have to be removed prior to use. The product is compatible with all Vexcon oil based form release products.

StarSeal EF 1500 CW Release

A premium non-staining water base form release for cold weather < 20°F (-7°C) forming. Ideal for use in environmentally sensitive areas.

STARSEAL EF 1500 CW RELEASE is a premium water base form release for cold weather forming. The product can be used at below freezing temperatures and will not freeze at temperatures as low as at 10°F (-12°C). StarSeal EF 1500 CW Release provides exceptional release properties yielding a smooth uniform concrete finish. The product contains technologically advanced additives which provide exceptional bonding characteristics to many form types including galvanized steel. When dry, the product is not slippery making it the product of choice for concrete placement in horizontal shoring applications.

StarSeal EF 1500 Release

High performance water based form release that provides exceptional release properties yielding a smooth uniform concrete finish. Ideal for use in environmentally sensitive areas. The product is an economical alternative to oil based form releases.

STARSEAL EF 1500 RELEASE is a premium water base form release that provides exceptional release properties yielding a smooth uniform concrete finish. The product contains technologically advanced additives which provide exceptional bonding characteristics to many form types including galvanized steel. When dry, the product is not slippery making it the product of choice for concrete placement in horizontal shoring applications.

StarSeal EF Bio-Release

Form release treatment made from bio-degradable, rapidly renewable oils. The product does not contain petroleum oils, is odor and VOC free.

STARSEAL EF BIO-RELEASE is a water based form release made from bio-degradable, rapidly renewable oils. The product does not contain petroleum oils, is odor and VOC free, making it the product of choice for environmentally sensitive areas and protecting the workers who apply the product.This product is non-staining and provides exceptional release properties yielding a smooth, uniform and dust free surface every time.

StarSeal EF Release

STARSEAL EF RELEASE is an economical water based form release agent which provides release properties while protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Recommended for all types of aluminum, steel, and wood forms. Since the product does not contain any oils or waxes, Starseal EF Release is non-staining to the concrete and can be top-coated without concern for compatibility. When properly applied the product forms a film on the surface that covers 100% of the exposed form area. 100% coverage is the Vexcon Forming Advantage by providing uniform release that avoids heavy build up and uncovered areas.

StarSeal EF V Release

Uses the latest in micro emulsion technology to produce a highly effective form release made from vegetable oil. Does not contain any petroleum oils, is odor and VOC free, making it the product of choice for environmentally sensitive areas.

STARSEAL EF V RELEASE uses the latest in micro emulsion technology to produce a highly effective premium water based form release made from bio-degradable, rapidly renewable soy based oil. The product does not contain petroleum oils, is odor and VOC free, making it the product of choice for environmentally sensitive areas. This product is non-staining and provides exceptional release properties yielding a smooth, uniform and dust free surface every time. Subsequent applications of coatings or other treatments applied to the formed surface are completely compatible.